B1844

DTC Troubleshooting: B1844

DTC B1844: Power Seat Slide Switch Circuit Malfunction

NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A. Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A

1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back ON (II).

3. Operate the slide switch in each direction for more than 1 second.

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC B1844 indicated?
YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.


5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

6. Disconnect power seat control unit connector A (40P).

7. Disconnect the power seat adjustment switch 12P connector.

8. Check for continuity between body ground and the power seat control unit connector A (40P) terminals No. 1, No. 7, and No. 27 individually.

Is there continuity?
YES - Repair short to ground in the wire.

NO - Go to step 9.






9. Check for continuity between these power seat control unit connector A (40P) terminals:
- No. 1 and No. 7

- No. 1 and No. 27

- No. 7 and No. 27

Is there continuity?
YES - Repair short in the wire.

NO - Go to step 10.






10. Test the power seat adjustment switch. Driver's Power Seat Adjustment Switch Test/Replacement

Is the switch OK?
YES - Replace the power seat control unit.

NO - Replace the power seat adjustment switch.